Tales of a Blerd Ballerina (live stream) show poster

Tales of a Blerd Ballerina (live stream) at The VORTEX

Dates: (7/21/2022 )

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The VORTEX

The VORTEX

2307 Manor Rd.
Austin,TX 78722

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Phone: 5124785282

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Live stream filmed from INSIDE the theatre on the Eloise Brooks Cullum Stage!The VORTEX presents the world premiere of Tales of a Blerd Ballerina written and performed by Valoneecia Tolbert and directed by Florinda Bryant. A choreopoem told with humor, dance, and music, Tales of a Blerd Ballerina centers the Blerd (Black Nerd) superhero delving into cultural pride and yearning in a world that often limits Black identity. This dynamic new theatrical work weaves concepts from the Afro-Diaspora and style of Jazz Aesthetics into stories of growing up as a Blerd child of the 90's. We join together in Six Square Austins Black Cultural Arts District on The Eloise Stage at The VORTEX.Dramaturgy and Direction by Florinda Bryant. Choreography by Valoneecia Tolbert and Kellee Fuller. Scenic Design by Ia Enstar. Lighting Design by Cheles Rhynes. Sound Design by Johann Mahler. Costume Design by Aaron Flynn. Illustrations by Alexander Madison Porter. Photography by John Valdez. Video documentation by Justin Humphrey. Marketing and Poster Design by Melissa Vogt.

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